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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

69 reviews

bi_n_large's review

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The last quarter of the book is so frustrating. I despise Marco with every fiber of my being.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, Dementia, and Death of parent

Minor: Eating disorder and Fire/Fire injury

talonsontypewriters's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Physical abuse, Self harm, Violence, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

the_reading_wren's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow! I was a little lost with all the flicking between characters and times at the start, but they all weave together so breathtakingly that it was well worth it. I think rereading this book will be worthwhile to appreciate the beginning more; I’ve just ordered a copy of my own and this is the first time I’ve wanted to buy a copy of a book I’ve borrowed and read from the library! The ending is satisfying (except the treatment of one character, which felt unresolved) whilst leaving some lingering magic in the reader. Perfect for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

leahbindi's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Torture and Fire/Fire injury

writewithapendragon's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Intensely atmospheric, enchanting language and setting. I didn’t buy into the main romance but I don’t know that it took away from my enjoyment of the book overall. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Romance/sexual content is all G rated/alluded to, no sexual content on the page though there is kissing.

alexisgarcia's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

i am so glad that this book lived up to the hype. i can’t even begin to describe how beautiful and magical the writing was. i could taste the circus snacks, see inside every tent and their corresponding act, and feel the magic that surrounded the circus. the concept was executed perfectly and truly left me in awe. this is one of the most beautifully written books i’ve ever read. i was fully immersed in this world and never wanted to leave. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

rae_diant's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Really lags in the middle but Morgenstern has such an eye for detail. She establishes her themes and motifs so well. Foreshadowing is amazing and the payoff even better. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Death, Gore, Violence, and Alcohol

Minor: Infertility and Sexual content

saucywench813's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual content and Abandonment

Minor: Suicide and Fire/Fire injury

readwithria's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The Night Circus intrigued me with its iconic opening line, and the rest of the story kept me going. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and completely understand why so many people love it.

The Night Circus flips back and forth between two main timelines and progresses through about 30 years of time. Erin Morgenstern is such a smart writer, she structured this novel so well and crafted so many lovely point-of-view characters. The book was very atmospheric, which was definitely its strong suit. I sometimes found myself wishing that I understood how the magic worked a little bit more, but I also felt like that air of mystery was intentional so I didn't mind that too much.

I think the biggest weak point was the relationship between Marco and Celia. I didn't find myself believing their feelings for each other amounted to love. When other people talked about them I could see it, but where they were together I didn't buy the romance. That didn't detract too much from the book, but I think that's what kept it from being a 5 star read for me.

All in all, this was a lovely book that I would definitely reread. 4 stars.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

boo_reads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

This book felt like a wonderful dream. I'm not even sure how to describe the book, other than it was so magical and beautiful. The book pulls you in making you feel like you-yourself were in the circus. I really do wish the circus was real cause I don't think I'd ever leave lol. I feel everyone should just read this book once, just once even if you don't care for character driven books. This is a book I think everyone should experience

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury